Dual system: How to install Ubuntu on Windows 11？

What is Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an open-source Linux operating system based on Debian. It is one of the most popular Linux distributions, but there are some differences between the two: Ubuntu is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, so Ubuntu is actually a distribution of the Linux system. Linux is the kernel, and Ubuntu is a complete operating system built on the Linux kernel, including user interface, applications, package management tools, etc. How to download the Ubuntu system is a problem that bothers most users, so we have prepared a specific method to install Ubuntu, the specific method is as follows:

1. How to find Ubuntu version？

Open this link in your browser and you can find the version you need. After finding it, prepare a USB drive and download the Ubuntu system image.

The links are as follows:https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop?utm_expid=.t_P3dGHLTjiXbkBPgMHsUw.0&utm_referrer=

2. Install Ubuntu’s necessary tools

After downloading the system you need to your USB drive, we also need a tool：

Download address: https://rufus.en.softonic.com/download

3. Insert the USB drive into the computer and open the tool

Select the image to be deployed on the required USB drive;

Select the downloaded ubuntu-24.04-desktop-amd64 (1).iso image file;

Select the default FAT32 file system;

Then click Start to deploy.

4. How to install Ubuntu?

After the above process is completed, we will enter the formal installation phase: insert the USB drive into the machine where the system is to be installed, press the power button to turn on the machine, and then press F7. When the following page appears, select the USB drive to start the installation.

Ubuntu is selected by default;

Wait for the loading to complete before proceeding to the next step;

Select the required language, then click Install Ubuntu to proceed to the next step;

Select the required regional language keyboard and proceed to the next step;

Select offline and proceed to the next step;

Select normal installation and proceed to the next step;

Select Windows Boot Manager to coexist with Ubuntu, then click Continue;

Default installation;

Continue to the next step;

Confirm the region;

Create a username and password (you will need to confirm the password when setting it);

Waiting to load into the system;

Then restart to complete the installation;

Click “del” on the keyboard to enter the BIOS setup interface;

Select the “Boot” option

Select the “UEFI NVME Drive BBS Priorities” option

Set Boot option #1 to “Ubuntu ..”;

Set Boot option #2 to “Windows boot manager..”;

Press “F4” on the keyboard to save and exit to complete the dual system settings.

After saving and exiting, the following interface will appear. Select Ubuntu and press Enter to enter the Ubuntu system.

Home page after entering the system:

Enter to enter the Ubuntu system. If you want to switch back to the Windows system, restart and keep pressing “F7” until the following page appears. Select “Windows boot manage” on the page and press Enter to switch back to the Windows system.

5. Conclusion

I hope the above methods will be helpful to you when installing the Ubuntu system, and I also hope that it can help you install the Ubuntu system better and faster. If you want to equip a mini PC that is compatible with Windows and Ubuntu systems, PELADN is your best choice！